This was the third in a series of seven debates the Republic Party of Georgia scheduled around the state leading up to the election to fill the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.). The crowded Republican field includes three sitting members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The May primary will determine which of the candidates will compete in the November general election against the Democratic nominee.

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